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The Pier Car Park in Donegal Town will be closed for a period tomorrow morning in response to a flood risk warning. High Tide and Storm Surge is predicted. The car park will close tomorrow morning from 4:15am to 8am.

A young dog has been found tied to a tree in Donegal. The ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre rescued the dog after being contacted by a family who discovered the spaniel dumped in woods. The young spaniel is believed to have been taken to a remote path deep in the woods, tied to a tree

A 36 year old man has been arrested in relation to the attempted murder of PSNI officer John Caldwell. He was arrested following the search of a property in Derry this morning by detectives investigating the activities of the New IRA. Detective Chief Inspector Caldwell remains in a critical condition in hospital, after being shot

Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department remains under significant pressure following a very busy bank holiday weekend. The ED saw a record 203 attendances yesterday, Monday March 20th. The hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.

TikTok is set to be banned from civil service devices in Northern Ireland over security concerns. ITV News reports the North’s Department of Finance has received risk analysis and guidance from Westminster on the issue. It follows London’s Government Departments banning the app on work devices last week over concerns it could be sharing data

Met Eireann have issued a status yellow weather warning for wind in Donegal. The warning is due to come into affect at 2am on Wednesday morning until 8am tomorrow morning. The warning includes a possibility of coastal flooding.

Ranafast in Donegal has the least interest US Presidents in Ireland. Digital Funnel examined Google searches for the last five visits to Ireland by an American leader. The research comes ahead of Joe Biden’s visit here next month.  

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Doohill, Hillhead, Ardara and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm on 21 March. It is recommended that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return

Energy firms should have a windfall tax imposed on their profits by September. Energy Minister Eamon Ryan is expected to get cabinet backing today for new laws to implement the tax. It should be enacted by the Dail’s summer break and is expected to generate revenues of between 280 and 600 million euro.

The Covid pandemic will be declared over this year. The World Health Organisation says it will make the call, but isn’t sure exactly when. The Irish Independent reports that, in the past four weeks, the weekly number of reported deaths has been lower than before the pandemic. March 12th marked three years since the WHO

This coming Saturday sees the launch of Social Inclusion Week in Donegal, with Cathaoirleach Cllr Liam Blaney launching the event at An Grianan Theatre, followed by a festival of colour hosted by the Letterkenny Indian Community. Donegal County Council says Social Inclusion Week is a series of events organised throughout the county to increase awareness

Police in Tyrone are appealing for information following a report of a burglary from a fire station in the Baronscourt Road area of Newtownstewart. They believe the break in occurred between 10.15pm and 10.45pm last night, and that two men dressed in dark clothes entered through the back door of the premises, before making off in

The DUP will vote against the Windsor Framework in the British House of Commons this week. A vote on the deal between the EU and Britain is due to take place on Wednesday. In particular, the issue of the so-called ‘Stormont Brake’ will be before MPs. In a statement, the DUP says it will continue

Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue says the EU Commission must pay attention to the impact of Brexit on the Irish fishing industry, and take action to offset its effects. He was speaking after attending an Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in Brussels today. In a statement issued after today’s meeting, Minister McConalogue says he is very

Irish people are among the biggest cocaine users in the world, according to a new UN report. The global study found one in every forty people here reported using cocaine in the previous year. The study carried out by the UN Office ON Drugs and Crime found that Ireland trails only Spain, the Netherlands and

AIB and Bank of Ireland stocks are down today, as the fall out from the collapse of Credit Suisse continues. Last night, it was announced fellow Swiss rival USB will take over the struggling lender in a multi-billion euro, state-backed deal. Six central banks, including the ECB, have also agreed to a new arrangement to

€14,000 is available in Donegal under the ChangeX and Greencoat Renewables Community funds. There is over €200,000 available nationally across 9 locations. The new funding will support local groups living near Greencoat-owned wind farms to start or expand projects that create a positive social or environmental impact in their community. Donegal applicants can apply for

The INMO is calling for elective hospital procedures to be cancelled, as the number of people waiting on trolleys exceeds 630 today. The nursing union says it’s clear that the public hospital system cannot provide both safe emergency and elective care with such levels of overcrowding. There are 26 patients waiting for a bed at

Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland are hosting two non-statutory public consultations for the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway Project in Letterkenny and Dungloe. The project is currently in its first phase, which includes the identification of a project Study Area and the key Constraints and Opportunities located within. The public consultation

Gardaí attended a two-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N13 at Drumkeen, at approximately 8:30am this morning. It is reported that there were no injuries were sustained. Enquiries are ongoing at this moment in time. The road is open.  

A car was detected travelling at 137km/h in a 100km/h zone by the Buncrana roads policing unit. The incident occurred on the N13. A fixed charge penalty notice will be issued to the driver, as well at a €160 fine and 3 penalty points. Gardai are urging road users to slow down in order to

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Legaltion, Abbey lands, Creevy, Wardtown, Kildoney and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm on 20 March. It is recommend that households and businesses allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Resurfacing works are commencing today on the R-245 at Moorefield Ramelton. They will be in place until Friday. Motorists are being advised to allow for extra time on their journeys during this period.

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 23-year-old Victor Furgal who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, Co.Donegal, since Saturday, 18th March 2023. He was last seen there at 10.30pm in the evening. Victor is described as being approximately 6 feet tall, with a medium build, brown hair and dark

Two separate investigations are underway after a video was passed to Gardai showing a motorist using a car to maim and kill wild deer. The attack was carried out by a man shouting with a distinct ‘West of Ireland’ accent – but the location of the attack has not yet been identified. Gardai and the

A 23 year old man remains in custody this morning in relation to the attempted murder of police officer John Caldwell. He was arrested in Derry yesterday, in connection with the claim of responsibility by the New IRA for the shooting last month. He’s being questioned in Belfast, under the Terrorism Act. Detective Chief Inspector

Two vehicles were seized at checkpoints in Burnout and Burt yesterdays. The checkpoints were part of a Day of Action being carried out by Donegal Gardai. The vehicles in question had no tax and one also had no insurance. Yesterdays operation was to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, increase compliance with speed limits,

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Aughagault, Callan, Callanacor, Cloughroe, Lettermore, Stranorlar and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm today. It is recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.

Gardai across Donegal today are carrying out a Day of Action urging all road users to slow down this St. Patricks Weekend. The operation consists of high-visibility checkpoints and patrols along the main routes through the county. Today’s ‘Day of Action’ is to remind drivers of the dangers of speeding, increase compliance with speed limits,